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CAN Primer: Creating your own Network

ARM
Robert Boys

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April 2009

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CAN is extensively used in automobiles and trucks but has found applications everywhere. There are many "application" layers available for CAN such as ISO 15765 (cars), J1939 (trucks) and CANopen (factory automation) but it is very easy to develop your own protocol that will fit and simplify your needs. Modern CAN transceivers provide a stable and reliable CAN physical environment without the need for expensive coaxial cables. Most of the mystery of CAN has dissipated over the years. There is plenty of example CAN software available to help you quickly develop your own network.




MKI

4/9/2011 11:44 PM EDT

What is the difference between CAN layers ISO 15765 for cars & j1939 for trucks.
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Bizzztlund

4/13/2011 5:17 AM EDT

J1939 is a complete description of the CAN-system used in a truck. 15765 is only the diagnostic part normally available in the OBDII connector under your steering wheel. The actual CAN-communication in the car is mostly propreity and different in different car models.
Kent /kvaser.com

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